Siler City, NC — A Siler City man has been arrested on numerous drug charges after police discovered a wide range of drugs and weapons at his residence, according to a news release. On July 27, the Chatham County Sheriff’s…
Raleigh, NC – Beginning Friday, July 1, five new motor vehicle provisions will become North Carolina law. The new provisions, passed by the N.C. General Assembly, affect either vehicles or drivers in the state. They include: House Bill 148 requires registered…
Pittsboro, NC – On Friday, May 20, Chatham County Commissioners made the unanimous decision to appoint Chief Deputy Mike Roberson as the new Sheriff of Chatham County following the retirement of Sheriff Richard Webster. On Wednesday, May 25, Sheriff Roberson…
Sanford, NC – Twenty-two Central Carolina Community College Basic Law Enforcement Training cadets graduated during May 18 exercises at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center. Members of the graduating day class were Matthew G. Carter of Sanford, Karson G. Cole…
Pittsboro, NC – On May 16, 2016, the Chatham County Board of Commissioners accepted the resignation of Sheriff Richard H. Webster upon his retirement. Webster was first elected Sheriff in 2002. In his letter to the commissioners, Webster said, “I…
Pittsboro, NC – Three Chatham County men were apprehended after robbing a General Dollar store in Alamance County. At approximately 4 p.m. on Feb. 12, Chatham County deputies assisted following a report of an armed robbery in Orange County, near…
Raleigh, NC – State and local law enforcement spent their holidays keeping impaired drivers off the roads during N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program’s “Booze It and Lose It” campaign, which ran from December 11 to January 3. The campaign resulted…
Pittsboro, NC – Animal Services Director Leigh Anne Garrard has decided to take a position with the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office. Effective January 4, 2016, Ms. Garrard will step into the role of Sheriff’s deputy. “After much thought, I have…
Siler City, NC – As part of Vulnerable Adult and Elder Abuse Awareness Month, several Chatham agencies and organizations have joined together to hold a seminar in Siler City on Consumer Fraud, Scams and Identity Theft. People of all ages…
At its meeting on June 6, 2011, the Chatham County Board of Commissioners voted 4-1 to rescind a resolution adopted two years ago that opposed local governmental agencies contracting with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to assist with en…